South Africa: These 30 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Loss of Exclusivity Dates in South Africa
Generic Entry Dates in Other Countries
These estimated drug patent expiration dates and generic entry opportunity dates are calculated from analysis of known patents covering drugs. Many factors can influence early or late generic entry. This information is provided as a rough estimate of generic entry potential and should not be used as an independent source. The methodology is described in this blog post.
Summary: South Africa: These 30 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
| Tradename | Ingredient | Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
|---|---|---|
| PANCREAZE | pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) | 2027-02-20 |
| ZENPEP | pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) | 2027-02-20 |
| EMBEDA | morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride | 2026-06-19 |
| RYTARY | carbidopa; levodopa | 2027-12-28 |
| >Tradename | >Ingredient | >Estimated Entry Opportunity Date |
Details: South Africa: These 30 Drugs Face Patent Expirations and Generic Entry in 2026 - 2027
When can PANCREAZE (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,630
PANCREAZE is a drug marketed by
See drug price trends for PANCREAZE.
The generic ingredient in PANCREAZE is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.
When can ZENPEP (pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease)
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,630
ZENPEP is a drug marketed by
See drug price trends for ZENPEP.
The generic ingredient in ZENPEP is pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease). There are six drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the pancrelipase (amylase;lipase;protease) profile page.
When can EMBEDA (morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 19, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,501
EMBEDA is a drug marketed by Alpharma Pharms. There are seven patents protecting this drug and four Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has seventy-four patent family members in twenty-three countries.
See drug price trends for EMBEDA.
The generic ingredient in EMBEDA is morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the morphine sulfate; naltrexone hydrochloride profile page.
When can RYTARY (carbidopa; levodopa) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: carbidopa; levodopa
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 28, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,005,309
RYTARY is a drug marketed by Impax. There are eight patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has twenty-five patent family members in twelve countries. There has been litigation on patents covering RYTARY
See drug price trends for RYTARY.
The generic ingredient in RYTARY is carbidopa; levodopa. There are eighteen drug master file entries for this API. Thirty-eight suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the carbidopa; levodopa profile page.
When can ESBRIET (pirfenidone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: pirfenidone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: September 22, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,802,237
ESBRIET is a drug marketed by Legacy Pharma. There are twenty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has two hundred and sixty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ESBRIET
See drug price trends for ESBRIET.
The generic ingredient in ESBRIET is pirfenidone. There are twenty-three drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the pirfenidone profile page.
When can FARYDAK (panobinostat lactate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: panobinostat lactate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,809,094
FARYDAK is a drug marketed by Secura. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has sixty-eight patent family members in forty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARYDAK
See drug price trends for FARYDAK.
The generic ingredient in FARYDAK is panobinostat lactate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. Additional details are available on the panobinostat lactate profile page.
When can PREPOPIK (citric acid; magnesium oxide; sodium picosulfate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: citric acid; magnesium oxide; sodium picosulfate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: October 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,002,131
PREPOPIK is a drug marketed by Ferring Pharms Inc. There are two patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PREPOPIK
See drug price trends for PREPOPIK.
The generic ingredient in PREPOPIK is citric acid; magnesium oxide; sodium picosulfate. There are five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the citric acid; magnesium oxide; sodium picosulfate profile page.
When can BYDUREON (exenatide synthetic) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: exenatide synthetic
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,475

This drug has three hundred and seven patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BYDUREON
See drug price trends for BYDUREON.
The generic ingredient in BYDUREON is exenatide synthetic. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the exenatide synthetic profile page.
When can VIZAMYL (flutemetamol f-18) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: flutemetamol f-18
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 30, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,000,718
VIZAMYL is a drug marketed by Ge Healthcare. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has twenty-three patent family members in twenty countries.
See drug price trends for VIZAMYL.
The generic ingredient in VIZAMYL is flutemetamol f-18. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the flutemetamol f-18 profile page.
When can INTRAROSA (prasterone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: prasterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 10, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,000,874

This drug has fifty-nine patent family members in thirty-two countries.
See drug price trends for INTRAROSA.
The generic ingredient in INTRAROSA is prasterone. There are seven drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the prasterone profile page.
When can KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: deoxycholic acid
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 19, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,907,928
KYBELLA is a drug marketed by Abbvie. There are fourteen patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has one hundred and forty-six patent family members in thirty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KYBELLA
The generic ingredient in KYBELLA is deoxycholic acid. There are thirty-three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the deoxycholic acid profile page.
When can VELPHORO (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: sucroferric oxyhydroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 16, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,004,256

This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering VELPHORO
See drug price trends for VELPHORO.
The generic ingredient in VELPHORO is sucroferric oxyhydroxide. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the sucroferric oxyhydroxide profile page.
When can BRILINTA (ticagrelor) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ticagrelor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 21, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,900,991

This drug has sixty-two patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering BRILINTA
See drug price trends for BRILINTA.
The generic ingredient in BRILINTA is ticagrelor. There are twenty-one drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-six suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ticagrelor profile page.
When can EXFORGE HCT (amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide; valsartan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide; valsartan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 27, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,053

See drug price trends for EXFORGE HCT.
The generic ingredient in EXFORGE HCT is amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide; valsartan. There are fifty drug master file entries for this API. Five suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the amlodipine besylate; hydrochlorothiazide; valsartan profile page.
When can FARXIGA (dapagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,475

This drug has four hundred and twenty-five patent family members in fifty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering FARXIGA
See drug price trends for FARXIGA.
The generic ingredient in FARXIGA is dapagliflozin. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. Twenty-three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin profile page.
When can INLYTA (axitinib) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: axitinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: April 05, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,906,990
INLYTA is a drug marketed by Pf Prism Cv. There are four patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. Two tentatively approved generics are ready to enter the market.
This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INLYTA
See drug price trends for INLYTA.
The generic ingredient in INLYTA is axitinib. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the axitinib profile page.
When can JAKAFI (ruxolitinib phosphate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ruxolitinib phosphate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 13, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,908,826
JAKAFI is a drug marketed by Incyte Corp. There are eight patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge.
This drug has two hundred and thirty-six patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JAKAFI
See drug price trends for JAKAFI.
The generic ingredient in JAKAFI is ruxolitinib phosphate. There are two drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ruxolitinib phosphate profile page.
When can JARDIANCE (empagliflozin) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: empagliflozin
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 16, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,909,105

This drug has four hundred and twenty-nine patent family members in forty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering JARDIANCE
See drug price trends for JARDIANCE.
The generic ingredient in JARDIANCE is empagliflozin. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Four suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the empagliflozin profile page.
When can OPSUMIT (macitentan) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: macitentan
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 29, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,902,164
OPSUMIT is a drug marketed by Actelion. There are five patents protecting this drug and one Paragraph IV challenge. One tentatively approved generic is ready to enter the market.
This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in thirty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OPSUMIT
See drug price trends for OPSUMIT.
The generic ingredient in OPSUMIT is macitentan. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the macitentan profile page.
When can OSENI (alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,621

This drug has one hundred and one patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering OSENI
See drug price trends for OSENI.
The generic ingredient in OSENI is alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride. There are ten drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the alogliptin benzoate; pioglitazone hydrochloride profile page.
When can PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: eltrombopag olamine
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: May 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,907,710
PROMACTA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are six patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges.
This drug has one hundred and thirty-five patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering PROMACTA
See drug price trends for PROMACTA.
The generic ingredient in PROMACTA is eltrombopag olamine. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Eleven suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the eltrombopag olamine profile page.
When can QTERN (dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 28, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,475

This drug has two hundred and fifty-six patent family members in forty-eight countries. There has been litigation on patents covering QTERN
See drug price trends for QTERN.
The generic ingredient in QTERN is dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride. There are twenty-six drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the dapagliflozin; saxagliptin hydrochloride profile page.
When can SIRTURO (bedaquiline fumarate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: bedaquiline fumarate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 05, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,903,907
SIRTURO is a drug marketed by Janssen Therap. There are two patents protecting this drug.
This drug has ninety-seven patent family members in thirty-nine countries.
See drug price trends for SIRTURO.
The generic ingredient in SIRTURO is bedaquiline fumarate. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the bedaquiline fumarate profile page.
When can TEKTURNA HCT (aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 23, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,809,773

This drug has thirty-two patent family members in twenty-five countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TEKTURNA HCT
See drug price trends for TEKTURNA HCT.
The generic ingredient in TEKTURNA HCT is aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide. There are four drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the aliskiren hemifumarate; hydrochlorothiazide profile page.
When can TRINTELLIX (vortioxetine hydrobromide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: vortioxetine hydrobromide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 16, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,810,017

This drug has two hundred and seventeen patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TRINTELLIX
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The generic ingredient in TRINTELLIX is vortioxetine hydrobromide. There are sixteen drug master file entries for this API. Three suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the vortioxetine hydrobromide profile page.
When can XENLETA (lefamulin acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lefamulin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: March 20, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,590
XENLETA is a drug marketed by Hong Kong. There are four patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and twenty patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering XENLETA
See drug price trends for XENLETA.
The generic ingredient in XENLETA is lefamulin acetate. Additional details are available on the lefamulin acetate profile page.
When can TRELSTAR (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,907,940
TRELSTAR is a drug marketed by Verity. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has forty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries.
See drug price trends for TRELSTAR.
The generic ingredient in TRELSTAR is triptorelin pamoate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the triptorelin pamoate profile page.
When can WINLEVI (clascoterone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,000,587

This drug has ninety-four patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WINLEVI
See drug price trends for WINLEVI.
The generic ingredient in WINLEVI is clascoterone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the clascoterone profile page.
When can WINLEVI (clascoterone) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: clascoterone
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 03, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,100,133

This drug has ninety-four patent family members in thirty countries. There has been litigation on patents covering WINLEVI
See drug price trends for WINLEVI.
The generic ingredient in WINLEVI is clascoterone. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the clascoterone profile page.
When can TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: tepotinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 12, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,001,023
TEPMETKO is a drug marketed by Emd Serono Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has seventy-nine patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering TEPMETKO
See drug price trends for TEPMETKO.
The generic ingredient in TEPMETKO is tepotinib hydrochloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the tepotinib hydrochloride profile page.
When can KORSUVA (difelikefalin acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,903,053
KORSUVA is a drug marketed by Vifor Intl. There are twelve patents protecting this drug.
This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KORSUVA
See drug price trends for KORSUVA.
The generic ingredient in KORSUVA is difelikefalin acetate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the difelikefalin acetate profile page.
When can KORSUVA (difelikefalin acetate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: difelikefalin acetate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 10, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,903,054
KORSUVA is a drug marketed by Vifor Intl. There are twelve patents protecting this drug.
This drug has fifty-three patent family members in twenty-seven countries. There has been litigation on patents covering KORSUVA
See drug price trends for KORSUVA.
The generic ingredient in KORSUVA is difelikefalin acetate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the difelikefalin acetate profile page.
When can XERMELO (telotristat etiprate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: telotristat etiprate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 12, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,903,367
XERMELO is a drug marketed by Tersera. There are five patents protecting this drug.
This drug has seventy patent family members in twenty-nine countries.
See drug price trends for XERMELO.
The generic ingredient in XERMELO is telotristat etiprate. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the telotristat etiprate profile page.
When can TRIPTODUR KIT (triptorelin pamoate) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: June 06, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,907,940
TRIPTODUR KIT is a drug marketed by Azurity. There is one patent protecting this drug.
This drug has forty-seven patent family members in thirty-two countries.
The generic ingredient in TRIPTODUR KIT is triptorelin pamoate. There are three drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the triptorelin pamoate profile page.
When can DAKLINZA (daclatasvir dihydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: daclatasvir dihydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: August 11, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,900,962

This drug has ninety-three patent family members in thirty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DAKLINZA
See drug price trends for DAKLINZA.
The generic ingredient in DAKLINZA is daclatasvir dihydrochloride. There are five drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the daclatasvir dihydrochloride profile page.
When can ORKAMBI (ivacaftor; lumacaftor) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ivacaftor; lumacaftor
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 07, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,003,623
ORKAMBI is a drug marketed by Vertex Pharms Inc. There are twenty-three patents protecting this drug.
This drug has four hundred and sixty-one patent family members in thirty-six countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ORKAMBI
See drug price trends for ORKAMBI.
The generic ingredient in ORKAMBI is ivacaftor; lumacaftor. There are three drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ivacaftor; lumacaftor profile page.
When can DUZALLO (allopurinol; lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: allopurinol; lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,003,769

This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUZALLO
See drug price trends for DUZALLO.
The generic ingredient in DUZALLO is allopurinol; lesinurad. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the allopurinol; lesinurad profile page.
When can DUZALLO (allopurinol; lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: allopurinol; lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,101,626

This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUZALLO
See drug price trends for DUZALLO.
The generic ingredient in DUZALLO is allopurinol; lesinurad. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the allopurinol; lesinurad profile page.
When can DUZALLO (allopurinol; lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: allopurinol; lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,203,779

This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUZALLO
See drug price trends for DUZALLO.
The generic ingredient in DUZALLO is allopurinol; lesinurad. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the allopurinol; lesinurad profile page.
When can DUZALLO (allopurinol; lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: allopurinol; lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,204,031

This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering DUZALLO
See drug price trends for DUZALLO.
The generic ingredient in DUZALLO is allopurinol; lesinurad. There are twenty-two drug master file entries for this API. Additional details are available on the allopurinol; lesinurad profile page.
When can ZURAMPIC (lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,003,769
ZURAMPIC is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZURAMPIC
See drug price trends for ZURAMPIC.
The generic ingredient in ZURAMPIC is lesinurad. Additional details are available on the lesinurad profile page.
When can ZURAMPIC (lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,101,626
ZURAMPIC is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZURAMPIC
See drug price trends for ZURAMPIC.
The generic ingredient in ZURAMPIC is lesinurad. Additional details are available on the lesinurad profile page.
When can ZURAMPIC (lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,203,779
ZURAMPIC is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZURAMPIC
See drug price trends for ZURAMPIC.
The generic ingredient in ZURAMPIC is lesinurad. Additional details are available on the lesinurad profile page.
When can ZURAMPIC (lesinurad) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: lesinurad
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: November 27, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 201,204,031
ZURAMPIC is a drug marketed by Ironwood Pharms Inc. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and forty-four patent family members in thirty-nine countries. There has been litigation on patents covering ZURAMPIC
See drug price trends for ZURAMPIC.
The generic ingredient in ZURAMPIC is lesinurad. Additional details are available on the lesinurad profile page.
When can ZYKADIA (ceritinib) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: ceritinib
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: December 08, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,903,601
ZYKADIA is a drug marketed by Novartis. There are eight patents protecting this drug.
This drug has three hundred and twenty-two patent family members in fifty-six countries.
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The generic ingredient in ZYKADIA is ceritinib. There is one drug master file entry for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the ceritinib profile page.
When can EVOTAZ (atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: July 07, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,882

This drug has three hundred and six patent family members in forty-one countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EVOTAZ
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The generic ingredient in EVOTAZ is atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat. There are twenty-five drug master file entries for this API. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the atazanavir sulfate; cobicistat profile page.
When can INREBIC (fedratinib hydrochloride) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: fedratinib hydrochloride
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: October 26, 2026
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,804,083
INREBIC is a drug marketed by Bristol-myers. There are five patents protecting this drug.
This drug has one hundred and nineteen patent family members in forty-two countries. There has been litigation on patents covering INREBIC
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The generic ingredient in INREBIC is fedratinib hydrochloride. One supplier is listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the fedratinib hydrochloride profile page.
When can EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide) generic drug versions launch?
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide
DrugPatentWatch® Estimated Patent Expiration / Generic Entry Opportunity Date: February 01, 2027
Generic Entry Controlled by: South Africa Patent 200,905,365

This drug has fifty-one patent family members in fifteen countries. There has been litigation on patents covering EPSOLAY
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The generic ingredient in EPSOLAY is benzoyl peroxide. There are seventeen drug master file entries for this API. Two suppliers are listed for this generic product. Additional details are available on the benzoyl peroxide profile page.
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